UC
Name 4 UC's.
Here is the list of all the UC's!
Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, LA, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
*UCSF is a graduate-level school, meaning you can only earn a Master's and/or PHD. NOT for a Bachelor's Degree*
Name 5 CSU's.
Here is the list of the 23 CSU campuses!
Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime Academy, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego State University, San Francisco State University, San José State University, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma State University, Stanislaus.
Name 2 private colleges located in the Bay Area.
List: Stanford, Saint Mary's College, USF, Santa Clara University, University of the Pacific (SF campus), Samuel Merritt University, & more!
There are a good handful of private universities near us, research and find out if they are a potential option for you after HS!
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to CC?
N/A
CC's do not have GPA requirements to apply!
True or False: There are no essay or personal statement requirements for the UC application.
FALSE.
The UC application requires applicants to answer 4 out of 8 personal insight questions to submit an application. Word count limit is 350.
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a UC?
3.00 GPA
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to CSU?
2.5 GPA
What is the minimum GPA needed to apply to a private or HBCU?
Trick question: IT VARIES
Other than earning an Associates Degree, what else can you earn at a community college?
A Certificate.
Certificate programs at community colleges are typically short-term and less expensive than four-year degrees. They can help students develop skills for in-demand jobs.(Ex: Fire technology, Emergency Medical Services, Electrical Technology, Computer Science, etc.)
True of False: You can transfer out of a community college to attend a four-year college/university and receive your Bachelor's degree.
TRUE!
There are various programs that ensure you are on the right track to transfer out of a CC straight to a 4-year college/university. (Associate Degree for Transfer (in-state/out-of-state), Transfer Success Pathway (CSU), Transfer Admission Guarantee (UC).
What is the deadline to apply to UC's and CSU's?
November 30th (Usual deadline)
December 2nd (Extended deadline)
Name two subjects from the A-G requirements needed to apply for UC & CSU.
History, English, Math, Science, Foreign Lang., Performing Arts, & College-Prep elective.
What does HBCU stand for?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
When can you apply to a Community College?
Typically we have students apply during the SPRING semester for them to start in the FALL.
True or False: You can transfer out of a CCC to a Private or HBCU.
True!
There are also transfer programs set up to allow guaranteed admissions to specific schools (and majors) within a system.